transferential

[ trans-fuh-ren-shuhl ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or involving transference.

Other Words From

• nontrans·fer·ential adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of transferential¹

1885–90; < New Latin trānsferenti ( a ) transference + -al ¹

Example Sentences

The consulting room's transferential re-enactments of love simply can't go all the way.

From The Guardian

After 40-odd years of trying to find my perfect therapist, I didn’t want to explore my transferential relationship with Dr. F. or anyone.

From New York Times